Meet the fastest growing industries for 2022
Which industries are growing in Australia? Here's how can you steer your career in the right direction in the new year.
With the COVID-19 pandemic (somewhat) moving into the background, industries across the board are set to change again—affecting job and growth opportunities for the new year.
So, what are considered growing industries in Australia?
Align yourself with the below growing industries, and you may see increasing opportunities and financial benefits in 2022.
1. Health care and social assistance
According to Labour Market Insights, healthcare and social assistance employs over 2 million people, and it’s still one of our fastest growing industries.
This broad field includes areas like aged and disabled care, emergency services, childcare, counselling and welfare.
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2. Software and application programming
According to Labour Market Insights, employees in this sector “design, develop, test, maintain and document program code in accordance with user requirements, and system and technical specifications.”
With a continued strong surge in all things digital, those with the skills to work across apps, websites and even artificial intelligence are tipped to experience strong employment into 2022 and beyond.
Usually requiring university level education, jobs in this field include:
- Website and app developers
- Software engineers and testers
Related roles also include technical support technicians, business and system analysts, and ICT managers. Put simply, careers that are tightly tied to the development of digital technology are predicted to be big.
3. Construction
Encompassing “construction, demolition, renovation, maintenance or repair of building and infrastructure” according to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee, the construction industry includes a wide range of services. And they’re not all physical—planning and surveying fall under this umbrella too.
“The construction industry generates over $360 billion in revenue, producing around 9% of Australia’s gross domestic product, and has a projected annual growth rate of 2.4% in the next five years,” the committee states.
So why is construction one of the fastest growing industries in Australia? The reason may lie in housing, with many Australians exploring new builds, particularly given government savings schemes.
How do I join the fastest growing industries?
If the fastest growing industries of 2022 align with your passions and goals, great news. Your next step is to find relevant courses, training or education that can land you a job in the field you’ve got your eyes on.
With thousands of courses available to study online through leading Australian universities, we can help you study without upending your life.
Even if the course you’d like to study will take you past 2022, don’t fret. These fields have undeniable longevity well into the future.
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